Laura Smith
BA (Hons) MPsych(Clinical)
"I see therapy as a form of guided learning - where a person can come to understand more about their problems, set goals for change and work systematically towards those goals. My aim is always to help people develop and practice skills that they can then use independently to make positive changes in their lives"
Client groups seen:
Types of problems seen:
- Panic
-Phobias including Social Phobia
-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
-Binge Eating Disorder
Approach to therapy:
Qualifications & Professional Affiliations:
Work experience
I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist since 1998. I have worked for many years for the WA Health Department, running a psychological treatment program for bipolar disorder which aims to help people learn practical strategies for coping with what can be a challenging diagnosis. I have also trained mental health professionals in cognitive behaviour therapy, and have developed treatment and self help manuals for bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and psychosis.
BA (Hons) MPsych(Clinical)
"I see therapy as a form of guided learning - where a person can come to understand more about their problems, set goals for change and work systematically towards those goals. My aim is always to help people develop and practice skills that they can then use independently to make positive changes in their lives"
Client groups seen:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples
Types of problems seen:
- Major Depression
- Bipolar Affective Disorder
- Major Anxiety Disorders such as:
- Panic
-Phobias including Social Phobia
-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Eating Disorders including:
-Binge Eating Disorder
- Psychosis
- Stress & adjustment problems
- Low self-esteem & poor self-concept
Approach to therapy:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
- Metacognitive Therapy
- Psychoeducation approaches to bipolar disorder
Qualifications & Professional Affiliations:
- Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Clinical Psychologist
- Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Psychology from UWA
- Master of Clinical Psychology from UWA
- Member of the Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Work experience
I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist since 1998. I have worked for many years for the WA Health Department, running a psychological treatment program for bipolar disorder which aims to help people learn practical strategies for coping with what can be a challenging diagnosis. I have also trained mental health professionals in cognitive behaviour therapy, and have developed treatment and self help manuals for bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and psychosis.